The top attractions in Tyrol

In the center of Innsbruck is the "Golden Roof". Well all that glitters is not gold or not as golden as it seems in reality. It is made of forged copper which was a gift from Maximilian I to his second wife Blanca Sforza to which, we

It is an underground museum located inside a hill and consists of 14 rooms laid out to give the impression of entering into a mine. When you reach the final room there is the gift shop, all figures or jewelry are made with Swarovski

I had the amazing opportunity to see the Austrian Alps! It's amazing to walk on a glacier under the bright sun, or to look at one of the 76 lakes. Tyrol and Bavaria, in general, are amazing...the landscapes, the sky, the people...I

The cathedral was built in honor of St. James in 1722 and in it there is an altar decorated with a painting of Lucas Cranach the Elder which dates from 1520. In this Baroque church, which is decorated with rococo stucco, the pulpit,

The Helblinghaus is the only Baroque building in Innsbruck, be more appropriate for a late-Baroque (XV). The stucco facade was decorated by craftsmen from the Wessobrunn school, back in 1730. It is a marvel (I did not know well with

The Basilika Wilten is a church of pilgrimage. Already at the time of the Roman Empire there was a venerated image of the Virgin here. It houses the devotion to Our Lady of the Four Columns. The first church on the site was built in

Facing the Imperial Palace Innsbruck is a place known as the Imperial Church or Court. It is now housing the mausoleum of Emperor Maximilian I. The cenotaph is guarded by twenty-eight bronze statues and twenty-four marble reliefs

This picturesque Austrian Tyrolean village remains almost unchanged since the 16th century. It is the smallest in Tyrol and it is a real pleasure to walk through the medieval streets. Rattenberg was a customs post between Tyrol and

Located in the Austrian Tirol, near the border with Germany and the town of Reutte you can find Lake Plansee, the second largest lake in the Tirol. On a sunny day, after having spent the morning hiking in the area, we found it a

We decided to visit Innsbruck, but not before going to see the Abbey of Stams, one of the most beautiful in Austria. Located in Silz amid one of the most beautiful places in Tyrol, this baroque building is in white and yellow colors

In Upper Tirol there are some fabulous valleys with high mountain topped by glaciers. Prutz route and the spectacular chairlift Karlesspitze are a must. In the Pitztal Valley, accessed by going through Pillerpass, you can expect to

The Tirol Panorama in a museum within another museum, the Tiroler Landesmuseen. In it is a giant circular mural of over 1,000 square meters that moved there in September 2010. It is the main museum display. This panoramic painting

Lans is situated a short drive south of Innsbruck, at the foot of Patscherkofel Mountain, which is 2,246 meters high. This peaceful village, which has grown gradually, impresses with its beautiful traditional farms and lush nature.

If you are visiting the Austrian Tyrol and you have a car, visiting Küthai is mandatory. It is located at 2020 meters altitude and is the highest ski resort in Austria and Tyrol's lowest populated town. For snow lovers it's ideal, but

In 1809, at Mount Bergisel four battles took place in the Franco-Prussian War. Andreas Hofer led the rebellion against Napoleon's invasion. After he was shot in 1810 he was considered a martyr. The Andreas Hofer monument is located in

It is perfect to start visits in Tyrol. The Stubai glacier, lifts, trails, perfect landscapes, close to Innsbruck. Krimml Waterfalls, serlesbanhen. Nearly 3 km in rail, fun for children and seniors, parks to enjoy with kids,

You can see this very modern ski jump from Andreas Hofer Park. It's on the top of mount Bergise, and it was built by Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid in 2001. It's considered to be the most modern ski jump in the world, making it the

Perhaps this isn't exactly a place you were planning to visit, unless you have a good recommendation to go on. If you're on the Austrian Tyrol route, make sure you visit Hall, which is in Tirol, a small, charming town where there's

Any traveler who ventures into the Tirol region during Christmas time shouldn't miss the chance to participate in the pagan festivities held throughout the region; if you're fortuante, you'll come face to face with the beings known as

On our trip to Austria and specifically Tirol we were lucky our friends were Tyrolean guides and took us to this charming Tyrolean village in Rodel. The Rodel is a traditional type of sled. One of the many traditions is to go with

A visit to Innsbruck is not complete without a walk along the river Inn. The area is windy, but you can appreciate the different colours on the buildings in the area, in addition to the variety of different roofs and facades and the

This toll road (average cost of 7 per vehicle) is one of the most beautiful I've ever seen. The altitude ranges between 555m and 2020m, and we traveled for 48km through the heart of the Alps. Although of course, if you have the legs

This triumphal arch was built in the late eighteenth century at the request of Empress Maria Teresa. The south side of the monument commemorates the wedding of Archduke Peter Leopold to the Infanta of Spain; for this occasion, the

Widening into a square, Maria-Theresien-Strasse opens, the white side of the Santa Ana column, better known to the Innsbruck perspective, the old town and the steep slopes of Nordkette. Among the buildings from different periods are

The farm museum Kramsach (in Tyrol) is an outdoor museum which sits in an area of ​​8 hectares, and includes farms throughout Austria. These buildings are in mint condition and include the ancient traditions of the old life. They have

This summer I decided to go on holiday to Austria, which for me is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. I saw the Krimmel waterfalls there, which are amazing. Enjoy the greenery surrounding, and relax with the sound of

I took a trip to here last year. It was perfect with stunning views. The people of the village were very welcoming, very nice and friendly people. They were unique travel companions. I would love to repeat this trip one day

Gigantic mountain ranges in Innsbruck, Austria. Is accessible by cable car, and when you reach the top there's a restaurant and a spectacular viewpoint from which you can see the near peaks(and not so near)